ONTOLOGICAL COLLECTIVE TIREDNESS
2024Performance
20min
The performance “Ontological Collective Tiredness” deals with the physical and psychological effects of productivity culture in a neoliberal society, and how the concept of rest has been profoundly transformed. In a world where individual value is measured by work, this piece dissects how relentless demands for efficiency and self-optimization manifest in pervasive burnout. Even in moments of physical stillness, our minds are perpetually engaged with the pressures of ongoing responsibilities, performance metrics, and the incessant pursuit of success. This ceaseless activation of our cognitive faculties contributes to a sense of exhaustion that transcends individual experiences, reflecting a broader societal issue that can be described as an “Ontological Collective Tiredness”.
